La Crosse School District
School District · La Crosse, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating La Crosse School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge La Crosse School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Spence Elementary
La Crosse · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
School of Technology and Arts I
La Crosse · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southern Bluffs Elementary
La Crosse · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#288 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,989
+$1,097 vs Wisconsin median
District size
5,794 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
La Crosse School District ranks #288 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. La Crosse School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Spence Elementary (8.3/10), School of Technology and Arts I (8.3/10), and Southern Bluffs Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among La Crosse School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in La Crosse School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spence Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | School of Technology and Arts I | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Southern Bluffs Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | North Woods International School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Emerson Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | State Road Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Logan Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Longfellow Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Hamilton Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Summit Environmental School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Crosse School District
La Crosse School District is a La Crosse, Wisconsin school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 5,794 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $15,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, La Crosse School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is School of Technology and Arts I, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, La Crosse School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in La Crosse School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Crosse School District with test data.
Schools in La Crosse School District
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- La Crosse
- Total Enrollment
- 5,794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 549
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Crosse School District?
La Crosse School District has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for La Crosse School District?
The average composite rating for La Crosse School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in La Crosse School District?
La Crosse School District spends $15,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in La Crosse School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Crosse School District is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Crosse School District?
School of Technology and Arts I is the highest-rated school in La Crosse School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in La Crosse School District?
Across schools in La Crosse School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does La Crosse School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
La Crosse School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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